9 Weeks Post Op

[jamielynn 4]

So im 9 weeks out and 44lbs down! But I cant seem to get enough energy to excercise. I feel so much better than I ever did but.... Im not eating but a few bites a meal and am very lathargic (tired) im taking all my Vitamins but find it extremly hard to take in enough Protein or Water daily as im always full. Any suggestions?

[iowachiefsfan 0]

Oh my gosh this post reminded me of me except for I am 6 weeks post op and 42 pounds down. I just started taking B12 today because a fellow sleever told me it gave her a lot more energy. I can't stand the Protein Shakes anymore and I can't eat enough to get my Protein from food. I just have this terrible feeling that I am going to for sure lose my hair when 4 or 5 months comes around since I haven't been getting all of my protein. Suggestions anyone?

[JaniRN 5]

I am 6 weeks out and just posted about this too. Seems like I am always tired.

[Miriam 50]

I only regained my energy at about week 6, and I've read that it's taken others as long as 3 months to do so. So while it's definitely not pleasant to be so low energy, I wouldn't worry just yet.

Regarding Protein, my NUT claims that the body has plenty of Protein stores (well, if anyone's body would have, it would be mine, since I used to eat huge amounts of protein pre-op) so there's no need to get in full protein right after surgery. My three-month anniversary was yesterday, and I'm still not getting in anywhere near enough protein...

[CaliKat 153]

I just went through this!

Im 8 weeks and have been getting all my Protein & Water and it has been easy-peasy recovery for me..... but last week I was exhausted every day! I fell asleep early and got up late, just wanted to linger on the couch and if I was outside (just laying in patio chair) I would get fatigued even easier!

I cant attribute it to anything- I doubled my B12 dose this week and seem to be a lot better off. I also changed it up so I walk/workout in the mornings instead of at night. im in a stall though- so maybe when the loss stalls.... so does the energy?

Its kinda random but its good to know that it just may be a quick phase. Hope you pass it soon.

[vsginnj 415]

You are doing great. I had the same problem dr and nut said because caloric intake is low. I am coming up on six months and energy levels are at all time high. I was cleared to exercise at 8 weeks and could not muster the energy to pack a bag for the gym let alone exercise . For me I had to block out the time and push myself to go at first I now do 45 min cardio minimum daily and weights very other - heaven help whoever gets in the way of that. Although it seems illogical,exercise is what helped me out of that funk

[jamielynn 4]

Thanks guys, I think I need to find a calorie intake balance......A minimum based on age and weight of calorie intake for me is 1480 and I know I dont get anywhere near that. Id be happy if I could get about 800 calories in a day, but im barely getting in 500 calories a day.

Lol.. I NEVER thought id have a problem eating enough!!